# Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments The 'Bitboard' MIDI Device by Chen Hsin Ju is Customizable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/10/17/modular-music-instrument-lets-you-create-your-own-combination-of-strings-pads-and-keys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modular-music-instrument-lets-you-create-your-own-combination-of-strings-pads-and-keys)  The conceptual 'Bitboard' MIDI device has been designed by Chen Hsin Ju as an ultra-modern musical instrument that imagines a new kind of user experience. The device starts off with a base design that can be paired with [different modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intact-studio-vsn1) for mimicking keys, strings, pads, sliders and more. These functionalities combine to create a truly [customizable musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) that's multifunctional, but also compact enough to be carried and used anywhere. The conceptual 'Bitboard' MIDI device is the winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for 2022 and was explained by the designer who said, "Taking originality to a whole new level, Bitboard challenges stereotypes and opens up new possibilities for musical instruments, allowing one to explore interesting musical forms through creative combinations." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular MIDI Instruments:** Opportunities to create customizable and personalized modular MIDI devices with interchangeable components. - **Compact MIDI Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing more compact MIDI designs for portability and flexibility. - **Multi-functional Musical Instruments:** Developing multi-functional musical instrument designs that combine various functionalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Opportunities for music tech companies to invest in the development of innovative MIDI instruments. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry for manufacturing MIDI devices that are compact, stylish in design, and easy to use. - **Music Education:** Creating new teaching and learning opportunities with advanced, multi-functional MIDI devices in music education institutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Intuitive MIDI Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-midi-controller.md)